Holiday Gone Wrong: British man claims he was tortured in Thailand Jail

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The unsuspecting Southampton man lost almost everything in the incident, including four teeth, according to images obtained by a Newspaper, which tell a dramatic story

 

London: A British National was mercilessly beaten and tortured by police in a Thai jail while incarcerated abroad.

 

Carl Gentry-Evans, 51, was on vacation in Phuket, southern Thailand, when a local gang targeted him and drugged his drink, turning his life upside down.

 

The unsuspecting Southampton man lost almost everything in the incident, including four teeth, according to images obtained by a Newspaper, which tell a dramatic story.

 

The story has prompted British Authorities to launch an investigation into the matter.

 

His alleged horrific abuse by Thai police is being looked at by British officials.

 

Carl claimed that just moments before being drugged and robbed, he had reserved housing in Pa Tong.

However, he was placed in a detention cell where he was allowed to fester rather than confront the muggers.

 

Full story: https://www.firstpost.com/world/holiday-gone-wrong-british-man-claims-he-was-tortured-in-thailand-jail-11950652.html

 

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HELL ON EARTH: I was beaten up, tortured and had my teeth kicked out in hellhole Thai jail – now I can’t work for two months, says Brit
James Liveris

 

A BRIT was banged up abroad in a hellhole Thai jail where he was tortured and beaten by cops.

 

Carl Gentry-Evans, 51, was holidaying in Phuket, southern Thailand, when his life was turned upside down after he was targeted by a local gang who spiked his drink.

 

Pictures obtained by The Sun Online, reveal a gripping tale of how the innocent Southampton man lost just about everything in the ordeal, including four teeth.

 

British authorities are now investigating the allegations he was brutally mistreated by Thai police.

 

Carl said he had just secured accommodation in Pa Tong before he was drugged, mugged.

 

But when he tried to confront the muggers - instead he found himself in a jail cell left to rot.

 

"Right at this time in my life I am completely f****d. I don't know what to do," he told The Sun Online.

 

Smashed in ribs, bruised limbs, septic infections, severely swollen wrists only begin to paint a picture of what he endured.

 

Full story: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/20828806/brit-tourist-tortured-in-thai-jail/

 

-- © Copyright THE SUN 2022-01-09

 

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[Pedrogaz]

Another "Go Fund Me" tourist?

[FritsSikkink]

His story doesn't make sense at all.

[wildpuppet72]

All his teeth are rotten <deleted> ???? ???? 

[Shop mak]

9 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

His story doesn't make sense at all.

My first thought as well.

Much more to this story, but sensational press don't mention that.

[Mr Meeseeks]

If the UK Embassy are investigating there must be something to it. 

 

Given the reputation and previous actions of the Thai police, this is entirely believable. 

[Dmaxdan]

24 minutes ago, webfact said:

British authorities are now investigating the allegations he was brutally mistreated by Thai police

Good luck with that. What ever evidence there may have been to  prosecute those involved will have have conveniently disappeared by now. 

[ThailandRyan]

This story reads like it will have a followup GoFund me page to recover his losses.  So many holes and just his version. A tall tale in my book. "Just booked a room" then in a quick matter of time he was mugged and arrested because he tried to defend himself".  If.......and......but....need to find a witness to verify his account.

[ThailandRyan]

2 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

If the UK Embassy are investigating there must be something to it. 

 

Given the reputation and previous actions of the Thai police, this is entirely believable. 

Not necessarily.....

[chuang]

A tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury signifying nothing.????

[d4dang]

 Kathu station can be not tourist friendly. The guy learned this the hard way. Not much go fund me for this guy although it sounds like he got cleaned out.

[Dogmatix]

He also claimed to have contacted the UK Embassy in Thailand, but they didn’t give much assistance to him.

 

Why are we not surprised by that and why do we not expect anything from the "investigations by British authorities"?

 

We saw what British authorities are capable in their desperation to get trade benefits for their sinking economy when the British foreign office and police jointed hands with corrupt Thai police and Southern mafia to frame two Burmese for the brutal murders of two British kids in order to let the son of a local mafioso on Murder Island off the hook. The British coroner even mumbled some nonsense about being careful not to jeopardise relations with Thailand.

 

There are definitely loose ends in the guy's story but that doesn't change what Brits can expect from their embassy or government in a genuine situation like this. Given the way the UK economy has been tanking recently with inflation soaring out of control, they expect things to get worse.

Edited January 9, 2023 by Dogmatix

[ikke1959]

Normal... My stepson was beaten by the police many times as they thought he was involved in drugs and wanted to know the name of his dealer...But unfortunately he was not in drugs but they have beaten him enough several times a day for as long he was captured.  

[Dogmatix]

54 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

Normal... My stepson was beaten by the police many times as they thought he was involved in drugs and wanted to know the name of his dealer...But unfortunately he was not in drugs but they have beaten him enough several times a day for as long he was captured.  

He was lucky not to get suffocated in a plastic bag.

[Andrew65]

1 hour ago, Dogmatix said:

He also claimed to have contacted the UK Embassy in Thailand, but they didn’t give much assistance to him.

 

Why are we not surprised by that and why do we not expect anything from the "investigations by British authorities"?

 

We saw what British authorities are capable in their desperation to get trade benefits for their sinking economy when the British foreign office and police jointed hands with corrupt Thai police and Southern mafia to frame two Burmese for the brutal murders of two British kids in order to let the son of a local mafioso on Murder Island off the hook. The British coroner even mumbled some nonsense about being careful not to jeopardise relations with Thailand.

 

There are definitely loose ends in the guy's story but that doesn't change what Brits can expect from their embassy or government in a genuine situation like this. Given the way the UK economy has been tanking recently with inflation soaring out of control, they expect things to get worse.

Britain's economy has been sinking since the 1970's.

[PeachCH]

Don't believe a word! 

[Neeranam]

3 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

If the UK Embassy are investigating there must be something to it. 

 

Given the reputation and previous actions of the Thai police, this is entirely believable. 

They have to, but sounds like he resisted arrest, caused a fire in the cell, probably deserves it, and was no doubt drunk. 

[kingstonkid]

A lot is missing Where is the Thai video and don't tell me a farang getting arrested and beaten up is not something someone would have videod.

 

could be that he got a little mouthy with the peoplein his sells.people in

[shackleton]

Probably a bit  of true in his story and as usual the British Embassy don't come out smelling of roses ???? 

Nothing will happen don't want to put off future tourists coming to Thailand 

It's no doubt happening more than we know  only makes the news once people return to their home countries and tell their stories 

[AnnaBanana]

His teeth probably fell out on their own. 

[Deserted]

This is a bit difficult to believe. Doesn't ring true. 

[FritsSikkink]

2 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Normal... My stepson was beaten by the police many times as they thought he was involved in drugs and wanted to know the name of his dealer...But unfortunately he was not in drugs but they have beaten him enough several times a day for as long he was captured.  

What is normal? The part he was drugged, the part he set fire to his cell, the part he confronted the mugger while drugged, the part the muggers had his pin code? 

 

I have been pretty drunk sometimes over the years, met many policemen and never had a problem in 40 years.

Edited January 9, 2023 by FritsSikkink

[Elkski]

It is a basic human right for a person to not to speak to police or answer questions until he has representative present. 

[rwill]

From the linked article:  "Prior to being locked up, Carl found himself in a two-day frenzied delirium after allegedly having his drink spiked."

 

So it took at least 2 days for the police to find and arrest him?

[Elkski]

This guy may have been causing harm to that turf, and the order to stop it was given.  I never took fancy vacations when I had less than 12 months wages in the bank checking acct at that time. 

[Deserted]

36 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

What is normal? The part he was drugged, the part he set fire to his cell, the part he confronted the mugger while drugged, the part the muggers had his pin code? 

 

I have been pretty drunk sometimes over the years, met many policemen and never had a problem in 40 years.

They are normally helpful and its not worth their while to give you a hard time. I've been banged up over night twice. No problems whatsoever, just let you out the next day and let you get on with your business.

[NoshowJones]

26 minutes ago, Elkski said:

It is a basic human right for a person to not to speak to police or answer questions until he has representative present. 

Yes, but that's in a normal country, not a Banana Republic like Thailand.

[IvorBiggun2]

Why all that money for a night out drinking? 

 

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He claimed that local police had mistreated him and had robbed him of £7,000

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His bank cards were stolen by the neighbourhood criminals involved in the scheme, who then emptied him of everything he had, or around £6,800.

https://www.firstpost.com/world/holiday-gone-wrong-british-man-claims-he-was-tortured-in-thailand-jail-11950652.html

[Deserted]

Story is not well reported and a bit suspect if you ask me.